Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Mechanism of Action | Contraindication | Indication | Side Effects | Adverse Effects | Nursing Consideration | Mefenamic AcidDosage: 500 mg cap q 6 | Analmin | AnalgesicNon-SteroidalAnti-inflammatory | Mefenamic Acid has analgesic‚ anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic properties. It is derivative of N-phenyl anthranili acid. Mefenamic acid shows central as well as peripheral analgesia. It is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase. It also antagonizes certain
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Brandon Ide Research Paper 4/12/14 Crohn’s Disease Outline I. Intro A. An article at CCFA.org states that Crohns disease was first discovered in 1932 by Dr. Burrill B. Crohn. 1. *Colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer helped Crohn discover the disease. B. Crohn’s Disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 1. Takes place in the gastrointestinal tract( GI tract) 2. Crohns is a chronic inflammatory condition C. Crohn’s Disease mainly affects the end of the
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INTRODUCTION In the past‚ doctors have been diagnosing problems associated with the small intestine-such as cancer‚ ulcers and polyps-by using X-rays or exploratory surgery. These techniques are both unpleasant and painful‚ as is surgery. The advancement of our technology today has lead to its effective use and application to the medical field. One effective and purposeful application of the advancement of technology is the process of endoscopy‚ which is used to diagnose and examine the conditions
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1. Anorexia‚ pain in the lower abdomen and nausea are common symptoms of appendicitis. It is important to seek medical help right away. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix and if not treated right away‚ the appendix can bust and can lead to serious health problems. Surgery is needed to remove the appendix and the use of antibiotic. 2. Diarrhea‚ fever‚ and weight loss are symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is a chronical inflammation of the digestive tract. The cause of this
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There are many different types of diseases that infect human beings. Crohn’s disease happens to be one that affects the digestive system in a huge way. Less than 200‚000 Americans have experienced the pain of this disease‚ where the gastrointestinal tract becomes swollen. Currently Crohn’s disease is not curable‚ but best scientists are working hard to learn more about this disease‚ and find a cure. Although there are no cures yet‚ there are certain steroids that can be taken to slow down the
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Inflammatory bowel disease can be divided into two subgroups: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease part of inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s disease can occur anywhere from the mouth to anus. Ulcerative colitis can be just in the colon and the rectum. In this research paper‚ there will be demonstration of Crohn’s disease and who gets the disease. Also‚ there will be demonstration of the symptoms‚ the age groups of people who have the disease. There are many people who have Crohn’s
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Symptoms of oesophageal cancer Difficulty in swallowing This is the most common symptom of oesophageal cancer. There may be some pain in the form of a burning sensation when swallowing food. Or you may feel that your food is sticking in your throat or chest and you can’t swallow it. A harmless narrowing of the oesophagus (called a stricture) may cause difficulty in swallowing. But these problems can be due to a tumour or swelling blocking the oesophagus. Either way‚ it is very important to
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Diverticulitis is the inflammation of the small pouches that often line the digestive tract called diverticula. Diverticula are commonly seen in the intestine and colon where naturally weaken tissue gives way under pressure causing the pouches to protrude. The cause is unknown‚ but low-fiber diets and tearing accompanied by an infection usually promotes flare-ups. Aging‚ obesity‚ smoking‚ high fat and low fiber diets‚ a sedentary lifestyle. Certain medications have been known to increase the risk
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Sarah is a bright‚ energetic 18-year-old high school senior. She leads a very active life playing soccer and lacrosse for her high school and excels academically. Recently‚ Sarah has been losing weight and has been less energetic. For the past few months she has been experiencing abdominal pain‚ cramping‚ and diarrhea. Her lack of energy has begun to show by recently missed practices and declining grades. Sarah ’s parents were concerned about their daughter ’s health so they brought her to the doctor
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Introduction: Diseases can be communicable or non-communicable. Communicable diseases are caused by infectious microorganisms which are pathogens. The aim of this passage is to discuss various types of microorganisms that cause disease. Microorganisms are simple organisms that are unicellular or live in colonies. The group contains bacteria‚ virus‚ algae‚ fungi‚ protozoa. They can be divided into pathogenic and non-pathogenic. In this passage pathogenic microorganisms that cause diseases are
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